MFM Women’s Basketball Club Wins NBBF Title in Overtime
MFM Women’s Basketball Club reclaimed the NBBF/Zenith Bank Basketball League title by defeating First Bank 66–64 in a tense overtime final held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. This victory, achieved on Saturday, secured MFM’s third title in four years and halted First Bank's hopes of winning a record-extending 10th championship.
MFM led for most of the game, winning the first three quarters with scores of 11–6, 13–12, and 19–17, taking a 43–35 lead into the final quarter. However, First Bank mounted a comeback, outscoring MFM 21–13 in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 56–56, forcing overtime.
In the additional period, MFM held their composure, winning 10–8 to clinch the championship. This triumph also completed an unbeaten campaign for MFM, who won all their matches during the 2026 league season, including three victories over First Bank.
Nigeria Customs secured the bronze medal by defeating ASO SKY Queens 51–38 in the third-place match.
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